Hundreds of youngsters throughout West Yorkshire are limbering up for the region's major five-a-side tournament - which this year has a World Cup twist.

More than 140 teams - ranging from under-nines to under-14s - will be battling for trophies on Sunday, June 9, at Rawdon Meadows, Apperley Bridge.

And this year the popular Bradford and District five-a-side tournament has been boosted by support from the Telegraph & Argus, who are adding a touch of World Cup fever.

David Coates, publisher of the Telegraph & Argus said: "We're very excited about being involved in this tournament. We're hoping the World Cup element will add some extra excitement to the competition."

Each team in every age category will be allocated a World Cup team name - and the overall winner of each age group will be presented with a replica World Cup trophy, alongside the tournament trophies. For the first time, girls will be playing in the tournament which has been running since 1990.

A new section has been added for girls' under-12 teams to compete.

Spokesman Mike McGowan said: "It should be a fantastic day. It is a really special event which raises funds for Bradford schools and junior teams throughout the region.

"We are urging girls teams to contact us although there are places available in most sections."

The FA is bringing along its roadshow which, among other things, measures your shooting power!

And the county FA is manning a referees' stand.

"We desperately need referees," said Mr McGowan. "We want young people to take up the whistle. They can't all be David Beckhams."

The matches take place during the day with the younger age groups completing their games in the morning followed by a trophy presentation.

The older groups play their matches in the afternoon.